US State Department approves $4.7bn surface-to-air missile package to Egypt
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of a surface-to-air missile package worth $4.67bn to the government of Egypt, the Pentagon has announced.In a st...
Death toll from starvation in Gaza rises to 115 as Israeli attacks continue
At least 62 people have been killed, including 19 who were seeking aid, in Israeli attacks across Gaza, hospital sources told Al Jazeera, and two people died from malnu...
Magnitude-6.6 earthquake hits South Pacific near Samoa. No damage reported
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck in the South Pacific near the island nation of Samoa on Friday, but caused no apparent damage.The quake oc...
Thailand says over 100,000 civilians flee clashes with Cambodia
More than 100,000 people have fled the bloodiest border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in a decade, Bangkok said Friday, as the death toll rose and internationa...
Jesse Chavez, most traded player in MLB history, retires after Braves designate him for assignment
Pitcher Jesse Chavez is retiring after 18 major-league seasons. The right-handed reliever was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves last week for the third ti...
Pirates complete sweep of AL-best Tigers on heels of getting swept by AL-worst White Sox
It has been a polarized week for the Pittsburgh Pirates since their return from the MLB All-Star break.The Pirates opened the second half of their regular-season schedu...
Blue Jays send Tigers to 10th loss in 11 games with 11-4 victory, take top record in AL
At the MLB All-Star break, the Detroit Tigers had the best record in baseball at 59-38. That was despite losing four consecutive games.Yet the Tigers have kept losing s...
Venezuelan team denied entry into U.S. for Little League's senior tournament
One of Little League's international tournaments will be played without its planned field.The Cacique Mara team from Maracaibo, Venezuela was denied visas into the Unit...
Why the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial matters beyond the acquittals
Within minutes of starting to read her verdict, the words of Justice Maria Carroccia resonated across Canada as she bluntly assessed that, “I do not find the evidence o...
Chicago Cubs trying to stay focused on next game with trade deadline nearing and Brewers atop NL Central
When the Chicago Cubs are good, you can feel it, and this season, the energy is palpable because the Cubs have been one of baseball’s best teams. The atmosphere around...